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Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08
Dissolution Notice

Lemons Is cts a dozen ct g. NJ. Supply
Co. la-u
Dissolution Notice.
Thos. A Bayley has this day sold TO 8. 5:
Cunningham his entire interest IN the real
estate firm of Bayley Bros. & Co. The firm
will continue business under the firm or Geo
A Bayiey & Co, at IA North Main street,
room 10. Thankful for the liberal patron
age OF the past and hoping by hard work
and fair dealing to receive good share In
the future. THos. A BAYLEF,
d-l20-6. GEO. A BAYLEY,
l. w WHIIEKER-
XXX S oda crackers By the box st cts a
lb. at s. II Supply Co. lSlh
Dil'worth's coffee 25 cts a package at s.
" supply Co. latS
Two cans Of tomatoes for % cts. at Stein
hauser Merkle Supply Co. 10 II
Utah potatoes 80 cts. bushel at S. Il
Supply Co. 4I-ti
California evaporatsd spricots p cts. a
pound at 5. VI. Supply Co. l2ia
Robt Spursin & Co. Eagle building, viii
send their Wichita NAYS wi Z buil1ing LIT 70
non residents Whose addresses are furnished
by citizens Of Wichita supply limited
I20 So
XXX oyster crackers 5 cts. pound hy
the oox a. s " Supply Co. L-tc
In the matter of judgment, caution, trust
worthipcSs and thorough protection OF itsir
patrons interests, Root Spurgin & Co are .
safe firm 10 recommend 10 parties seskIng
judicious property Investments II wichita
10 81
All my property is hereby withdrawn from
the market. IlD-SsI W. L JAcKsos.
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08
Lusk's New California Fruits.

Apricots 20 cts can.
Egg PIums 20 cts can.
Golden drop plums, 90 cts can
Grapes, 20 CTS a can.
Green Cages, % cts can.
Black Cherries, % l-2 cts can.
Bartlett Pears, % 1-2 cts can.
White Cherries 25 cts can.
Peaches, 25 cts a can.
IoO-tf At S. M. Supply Co.
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

Ten thousand tons wrought and scrap iron
wanted; machinery scrap, cOpp.r, brass,
zinc and lead Highest cash price.
121tf GLOBE IRON WORKS.
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

Notice is hereby given tbat my farm, sec
ton S. township y east, Is withdrawn from
the market 1909 JOHN A. SMITH.
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08
Kaps,s National Loan Co.

A lb can of Steinhauser baking powder
rof Is cts. at S. NJ. Supply Co. 120-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08
Co-Partnership Notice.

Everybody smokes the Novice. Five
oop+s 121-ft
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

Lemons Is cts. g dozen 4s s. IL Supply
N iAt-lf
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08
: TRANCE AND COMMERCE
kaRKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
New Sor1 Money.

New sorS MONEY.
NEW YORK, oct.7
Money Cd cali easy at 3a5. per cent: last loan at
3; closed offered at I.
Prime mercantile paper 1xGSH.
eterling exchange dull but steady at 7sz for
81 dsy oils and 8. s0A for demand.
Tfla total ora NJ I,srke yvp
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

Lemons Is cts. dozen e. 6. n. Suppl,
ca I20-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

Utah potatoes 80 cts. bushel a. ;
Supply Co. L1tti
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

Royal Baking Powder, As cts 10 can. 5.
Il. Supply Co. laou
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

All my property is hereby withdrawn from
the market. Ilao-Ssl ". L JAcKsos.
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

All first class dealers sell the Novice. 12l ct
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

California evaporatsi spricots p cts.
pound AZ 5. N. Supply Co. lSAE
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

XXX SODA crackers By the box ct 5 cts
ID. at S. u Supply Co. l5pd
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

Robt Spursin & Co Eagle building, viii
send their Wichita MAPS wi buil1ing LIT 70
non residents vhose addresses are furnished
by citizens Of Wichita Supply limited
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

XXX oyster crackers cts. pound hy
the oox a. s " Supply Co. l-tS
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

Two cans Of tomatoes for % cts. al Stein
haGser Merkle Supply Co. 10 II
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

Dilworth's coffee 25 cts. q package at s
" supply Co. IAG
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08

121ft
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03

last night the store Of 4. NJ Ross & Bro.
Of this place was entered by burglars, and
some things carried away Entrance was ef
feSste,i by pying opena window shutter. The
whole store was gone through from end 10 end
and the fre-proof safe broken open and lis
contents fully examined, but the thieves secur-
cd nothing except Sl0 OF SIS worth OF militia
Ross only keeps it as protection against
fire, and he never locks il in OniertO prevent
thieves from blowing it open. Just how
much was carried away no one knows, bnt
such articles a. rey0lvers, razors. knives, ci-
gars, iewelry, etc, are missing and many
other articles may yet turn up missing.
An attempt was also made TO enter the
store Of g. 6. Croft, Esa.. but the barking OF
2 dog frightened the burglars away. The of
Zee OF Dr. 3. A. Fichtner was also entered
and the contents of two poekeibooks. con-
tanning receipts and promissory notes exam
ined, but nothing carried away - far as al
present known. The carpenter shop Of A.
Z. Humber, Esq, was also entered and
''tif' t'Nt' s-iAt4eA away "AAeia NS4c ese4 "
effect an entrance into other places. Some OF
them were LEFT lying in Mr.. Ross store. One
OF the windows at the railroad station was
also broken open, but nothing taken 30 far
as known at this writing. which Is too soon
after the occurrence 10 know much about
things missing. The thief had better look 4
little out, a. there viii be some effort made
10 capture and bring him 10 justice.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03
LIttelrs Living Age

The numbers Of The Lisa,g Age for the
weeks ending July 23d al SDth contain
Count Vitzthums "reminiscences of ST Pc
tersburg and London. Edi,iberg Madame
Mohl. Hest1si,,sfer Old and New oxford
and Postal Communication, Past and Pres
ent, Natioaal Leopard, and Benaeus, MIe-
nliiiaa The Royal Caste, and the Jubilee,
.spect.rtor Queens in Procession, and the
Jubilee, Saturday Reriesr On the PernicioHs
Influence of Good Books. and a Queen and
her Minister, 81 Jqaaes' 4: Childish Things,
ChsEBibers' Lighthouse Work in the United
Kingdom. Natare Indian swords and
Sworismen, E,sgiish Hechsissic . with install
ments of Richard Cable, 1" Nina. Major
and Minor" and A Bargese Sweetheart, -
and poetry. For - numbers of "a pages
each (or more than 1890 pages year the
subscription price tssl Is low, while for
$3.50 the publishers offer 10 send any one of
the American 81 monihlies with the Liriag
Age for year. both postpaid. Lifiell Il Co.
Boston, are the publishers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03
CoxrLrrScE, August /, Iss7.


IL Is not generally known that the late leg
islatrrc passed a law relating 10 the culture
and protection Of forests that gives every in
oentiye to tree planting by county bountie-
and imposes severe penalties for the wanton
destruction OF trees
The person who maintains forest of tim
Der trees, in number not less than 200 per
ties from the county for a period of ten
years after the land has been planted a sum
equal 10 50 per cent. Of the taxes annually
assessed upon said land for secoud period
Of ten years a sum equal TO 50 per cent. Of
said taxes, and for third period often years
a sum equal to 80 per cent. of said taxes.
After the land has been planted ten years the
owner viii be permitted TO thin out and re-
duce the number Of trees 10 not les than 90
to tho acre
The following is the third section Of the
act Any person OF persons who shall vii
fully or carelessly cut bark from or other
wise cut, burn OF injure any tree, plant, shrut
or sprout. planted growing or being or any
ofthis commonwealth without the consent oi
the owner or owners thereof, first had and
obtained, OF who without such consent. shall
kindle or cause to be kindled, fire on any
forest or timber land in this commonwealth,
or who shall carry into or over any forest OF
timber land any lighted candle lamp, torch
or other fire, without having the same Sc
cured in lantern or other closed vessel, OF
who shall discharge OF set off fireworks oi
any kind on said land or among the trees
thereon, or who shall willful% or carlesely
burn or fire upon his or their own land or
that Of others. any tree, bush, stubbleor 9TH
er eombustible material. whereby fire shall
be Communicated to the leaves. brush Or tim
Der upon any forest or timber lands belong
ing to other parties, shall he subject 10 pen
atty OF nifty dollars for each offense commit
ted. with Gusts of suit; one half to 20 TO the
party or parties injured, and the other halt
10 20 10 the school fund of the district Of
which said offense was committed; Provided
That if the defendant or defendants neglect
or refuse to pay at once the penalty imposed
and costs or shall not enter sufficient bail for
the payment Of the same within ten DAYS, he
OF they shall be committed 70 the common
jail Of said county for a period Of not less
than one day for each dollar Of the penalty
imposed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03
SAMANTHA AT SARATOGA.



Everybody has heard Of Saratoga, but few,
comparatively, know much Of its peculiar
ways. No summer resor, enjoys a moTe cos
mopoli,an p<atrOnage, er has liyelier round
Developments than Saratoga Here the rail-
r,ii,i kinsss and merchant prince have hong
been accustomed 10 gather, while. naturally
enough, the lesser sgteilitt- which always
reyolve around the-e suns are clustered in
the same quarter OF the fashionable heavens
The rich and those who would h. thought
rich, health seekers pleasure seskers, money
seekers and matrimonial ses-keS hock to
Saratoga and crowd it, g-at hosels and is
innumerable boarding house, uiakinga con
course infinitely diversified cad iull of inter
est to every obseryant and thoughtful per
son.
Into this Wild whirl Of fashion Ms H0i-
leys new book plunges the reader. Bui they
enter not as participants who are part and
parcel Of the great show, bGt a. Spectators.
whose views. habits OF life. and sympafhiss
are all in other spheres. Josiah and "a
Al-sAi4AtA1 -AAAH-4 t1ttl'a anu At-+At4
spicu0us village in New York State They
represent the unsophisticated. bat sound,
sensible people of that seciiun, who have
seen but little of the world. bus who have
keen perceptions and wonderfully clear judg
ments a. 10 what is fit and proper.
Two such persons settled down amid the
fashion and frivolity of Saratoga would see
many startling sights, make many amusing
blunders, and drop many a quaint expres-
sion Josiah, for example, amid these sur
roundings, is strikingly ike the famous bull
in a china shop. He Is continually going
wrong, and Samantha il perseyeringiy try
ing TO correct him, while both are widely
out of harmony with the life about them
This is the lead which Miss Holley works in
her Characteristic book. Samantha at sara
togs, just issued by Hubbard Brothers,
Of Philadelphia. Her rank among humorous
writers has long been deseryedly high, but
this Is her crowning work.
For brilliant, telling, humorous setting
forth OF the conspicuous features OF Saratoga
life it cannot be excells-l We advise our
readers To secure a copy. The book Is won
derfnIly enriched by the many laugh-pro-
voking Illustrations designed by F. Opper
the celebrated artist OF Puck
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03
The TWenty-T OiStrict-De-
crease in Revenue Collections.

crease in Revenue Collections.
The annual report of the revenue collected
in the Twenty-third district, during the fiscal
year ending June S0th i out, and will be
forwarded "a the department at Washington
in a few days. The total collections show
that there was 4 decrease over the year pre-
yious Of S1S2. .7ls.40. The tax on distilled
spirits Is coliestesl after they had been with
drawn from the bonded warehouse, and the
Withdrawals last year were 10000 gallons
less than the year previous. There were 60.
Oe1 GALLONS forced out during the month of
June ON account Of being in bond three years.
The amount placed in bond was Sd. .000 gal
ions more than was Withdrawn Had the
collections for last year been as large as the
year before theywould have exceeded the Phil
adelphia district which is the first in the
state. Ii all the whisky in bond in this dis
trici on July 1 was Withdrawn il would pay
s5,3O0p0
There are only two or three districts in the
United state that have a. much whisky in
bond a. this district and those are situated
in the bourbon district of Kentucky. Half
ofthe rye whisky distilled in this country Is
maize here. and the two largest tiistilleries are
Glckenheimer at Freeport and Gibson's at
tiibsontOwn. p. This district embrace all
of the counties IN the western section of the
state and ana takes IN Allegheny, Washing
ton. Greene, Beaver. Westm0reland, Ella
Cameron, Clearfield Cambria Somerset, Fay
ette, Indiana. Jefferson, Warren. Forest.
tiarion. Armstrong, Butler. Lawrence Mer-
Ger. Erie Nenango and Crawford. These
counties composed the two-ffths of the
state
The total number Of distilleries in the State
Is ninety -four Of which there are fifty-three
in this district thirty-five in Lancaster dis
iFict and six in Philadelphia district. There
were 5l0,jee barrels OF beer masie during the
year. the tax on which amounted to SB53.
s3S.35. Averaging 4J9 glasses to a barrel
the number Of glasses brewed and drank by
Western Pennsylyanians was ~. 325. 600
There was All increase of 80 900 barrels. made
over the previous year. This was caused
solely by increased consumption, and shows
that the beer-drinkers increased in propor-
ton more than the population.
There were / 10 lt6.ssJo cigars manufactur-
~. the collection amounting to s46s ,J0s5.
per l.ooo for cigarettes.
Brewers pay tax of 81 per barrel for beer
and distillers 80 cents for each gallon of
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03
The Fruit crop.

According To The July report of the Agri-
cultural Department the condition Of the sss
pie crop still further declined dnripg the
month in almost every State aisi the pr'.s-
pet y represented a. hciiig fhr pooreSt ior
years. New England returns comparatively
high figures of condition, but the decline
from last month is considerable and the drop
ofimmature fruit continues. The falling off
in New York has been more serious, the ia
vorable conditions that gave big promise
last month not having continued. There
was an unusual falling of Of green fruit, at
lFibgtable To cool weather al time OF bloom,
late trusts and in some sections, 10 drought
Condition in New Jersey ami Pennsylvania
has fallen OF 70 seriously during the past ~
days that the present figares indicate a COM
In the first named the bloom was good, but
the meteorological conditions have been 20
unfavorable during the whole period OF devel-
opmeat that, If what fruit now remains on
the trees should mature, the oGi-turn would
be but small proportion OF an ayeragec crop.
The prospect in Pennsylvania has never been
favorable. The bloom was short, much fail
ed to set, and dropping still continues. In
Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware COUNTIES
cAferpiilors have in some cases seriously in
jurei both fruit and tree.
Peaches have shared with apples in the
decided decline during June, and condition
i now very low in the majority Of the States
where grown. The ayerages in the States Of
principal production were fairly high on June
l, but have rapidly fallen OF, and are now
generally low, New York standing at - the
same as at the last report; New Jersey, -.
loss Of y points Pennsylvania -, aloss Of9 I;
Delaware, "a against - Maryland "a against
20, and Virginia, 45 against 81. Michigan
and California are the only States making
high returns, standing at 81 and s2 respec-
lively
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Low Rates to the seashore.

The passenger Department of the Balti-
more 4 Ohio Railroad announce that from
this date, and until October lsi. they will
sell excursion tickets from Somerset 10 At
lantic City AZ sl7.70 and to Cape May and
Ocean city at sls.2o respectively, via Wash
ington, Baltimore and Philadelphia The
tickets will be valid for return passage until
October Slst, and good for st0p-of at any in
terme'iiate point on the Il. q o. Lines.
These extremely low rates and important
privileges viii be highly appreciated, and. a
great many win avail themselves 0fthis op-
portunity 10 visit these famous resorts A
more delightful trip could not be desired du-
ring the summer month-.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03
Attention. Please

desire to inform the readers OF the HER
AID that expect 10 take orders again for
Nursery Stock, and viii be pleased to consult
with parties wanting fruit or ornamental
trees, shrubbery, etc, have tried to learn
what varieties of fruit are best adapted 10 our
climate, as also their qualities. make it an
prizes, and what | have delivered the last
two years has given. general satisfaction
ON account of poor health may not be able
to get around very far. bur will be pleased to
answer all inquiries by mail, or personally.
if possible. concerning prices. etc. My adj
dress Is Friesiens, Pa
Respectfully,
j. ID. BAER.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03
A Railroad Item.

The Philadelphia Record says 8 The fact
has been made known within the past few
days that preliminary steps have been taken
for the formation of syndicate with a capt.
tai Of 81, 100000 10 build new line 10 Pitts
burgh. This, however, will not be done I'M
Ill il shall be definitely known that The South
Pennsylvania viii not be built. The capi.
talists, however, who are both English and
American, viii hold themselves in readiness
should the South Pennsylvania fall through.
20 push their line 10 completion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03

As the season OF the year Is here when orr
farmers are annoyed by persons 1ramping
down their crops, hunting berries and Other
Wis tuspassins.npon heir grounds, and as
;ew people know what the penalty Is for the
oiiense We publish below the Act q ASSEM-
bly, relative thereto
Be 4 e,mcto,f, DC That any P,.rSs,a or per
~ons who shall wiifaliy enter or break down
through or over any field. orchard garden
or yard lence, hotl,esi or greenhouse, or who
shall wongfally club. stone. eut, break.
bark or mutiiate or damage any field crop
nut. fruit or ornamental tTr, shrub, bush
plIut, or vine, ;reliis. hotbed, bot or green
house. any grain. gra~s. vines, vegetables or
other growing crop, or who shall wi!fully
take or carry away amy grain. corn, rye
wheat er other Vegetables. plants fraif or or
namenial tnss vines Or shrubs. whether the
same shall be stiaehei to the soil or not,
shall subject such person or persons
70 a I.naliy of ns,t les than i've OF more
than fifiy dollars for each and every
oliefisr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03
childrens, pax-

EBrsg HKEtLp s--eaisirens Day ~aS
observed IN the Weller Ghnrrll on ssssslay
lasi, and qnite an enjoyable time was had as
was anticipated By the chiiires The church
was beautifully decorated and WAS ero wsiel
with an appreciaiive audience A. this was
the csliidrens' first attempz they are deserving
Of espesiai credit ior making their exercises
- interesting and instructive and in addi-
tion 10 this il viii exert an iufiaence 70 do
more effective work ia the future very
cr'zii,.si,le ouliection for the benefit OF the
Orphans Home, vas lifted in connection
with the services The exercises, though
shon. we're appropriate. and were highly
crs-iitable to all the participants.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03
J.klee a. Co.

Manufacturing Ciofhiers, of 62s Broadway.
New York. and siI Liberty street. Pitts
burgh. Their stock Of Cioihing for fall and
winter trade is exceptionally large and AZ
tacsive, and offers superior advantages 10
dealers desiring quick selling goods Deal
ers can find in their stock anything and eve
rything nessiei in the clothing line also,
the celebrated superior working-psnts every
pair of which are guaranteed not 10 rip.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03

elevated position we were ss,ahled 10 I,es our
finest iIssoiTITg views of Dublin confs-s
we ie;t here with some teelines af regret.
Our stay had been Of three days duration
and extremely pleasant. Many placrs q ~
sort not enumerated, We we're fonei to skip.
shall always have pleasant recosIestioRs u
the gay Irish capital IL SrxwAKr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03

A. tbs is the roasfing ear season the fol-
lowing Indian method for preserving green
corn on the cob may prove interesting Ia
some OF our readers When your corn Is
in good eating eondition. pluck the e.srs and
remove all The husks but the last layer next
the corn. being careful not 10 expose any Of
she grains. Then lie a string tightly round
the huSk al the end where the silk i then
take one-i.alf gallon Of clean hickory ashes.
put it in thre ~ four gallons of water in
deep vessel. and while it j. boiling dip the
corn into it slowly eight or ten times. hold
ing by the string you have tied around il,
Hang away in dark, iry place When
evcy you want roasting ears you will have
them a. fresh a. when they came from the
stalk. The Indians preserve hundreds Of
bushels in this way withou, single fail
ure
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03
A DMINIsrRAToR,s NOTICE

Estate Of Christian Biough, decd late Of SHADE
Twp. Somerset Co. Pa
Lefrers Of administration on the above esta-e
having been granted o. the undersigned By the
proper authority. ncsice i hereby given o. al
per-0ns indebted 10 sad estate "a make irlrletli
same vii present them duly authenticated fui
settlement o the undersigned az the home
stead u tle deceased. near BGckstoWu on Safur.
day The "a tay q September. ISL
ENUCH Bi0EGH
y1lyD. Adminissraior
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03

Ii Is sad that Chaulauqua had its begin
ming il the wish of its leaders ior better
trimming Of sunday school teachers But
since then Chautauqua has opened her arms
somewhat, aud now manages To embrace
and foster several other projects, in fact,
quite a number Of the m. But with all Of
this, the Sunday school has not been forgot
ten.
The Chautauqua Normal Union, DR.. Dun
ming, Of Boston, principal, is accomplishing
more than enough to surpass the most hall
cyon dreams, Of even DR.. Vincent, the faith
er of all
But with such workers as Secretary Dun
can, Drs Vincent Creegan, Hurlburt. Rus
sell and others, sucess could have been
nothing else than assured, even from the
start
The Union now Possesses the proud record
Of being able TO say that some twenty other
assemblies. in all parts of the country. have
adopted the same course of reading a. pur-
sued by itself or the Chautauqua Normal IN
ion.
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PENNSYL LVANIA COLLEGE.
Gettysburg, Pa.
FOUNDED IN 1892

Large Faeuity. Two fuii courses Of study
Classical aud scientific. Special courses ia ~
departments. Observatory and lahorstarie-
Three large buildings. Libraries E.af0 volumes.
Expenses iOw- Accessible by frequent Railroad
uains. LocAtioa on the BATTLEFIELD OF
Gettysburg most pleasant aud healthy. PRE-
PARATOEY DEPARTMENT, IN separate huiid-
ing. for boYs and young men preparing for bl--
ness College. ander the special care Of tise
Principal. and two assistants. residing vita stn
dent In the building FeH term opens -cptsui-
bar :. lSS7. For tAtsi0-st5ec address
H. ". Mcknight b. D..
President or
HUBERG BUEHLER- A. NJ.
Gettysburg, Pa Principal
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-08-03

Estate q Ephrli-n Ross. deceased. Int Of Que
.uiaAeuiusg Twp. Sumerset oEufy. Pa
letter. testamentary on the above estate
having been granted " the uniersigued by the
prrper authority. notice Is hereby gwen o. all
pers1ns Indebted % said estate @ make innledi-
ale payment and those having claims against
the sane n present them duly Authenticated hir
settlement Thurssi.ty- Septern1er l. lss1 AZ The
residence 0f Moses Miller 10 sssd township.
SARAH Ross
MOSES MILLER
iuia1- ExrS. Of Ephraim Eoss deed.